 Can Crusher Calculations:

Can Dimensions: 2.625in in diameter (1.3125in in radius), 4.875in in height

Volume – 1 uncrushed can

V = πr2h

V = π x 1.31252 x 4.875

V = 26.38in3

Volume – 1 can reduced by 70%

V = πr2h x .3

V = π x 1.31252 x 4.875 x .3

V = 26.38 x .3

V = 7.914in3

Height of a crushed can (height reduced by 70%)

 h = 4.875 × .3

h = 1.4625 in.

Volume – 20 uncrushed cans

V = πr2h x 20

V = π x 1.31252 x 4.875 x 20

V = 26.38 x 20

V = 527.66

Volume – 20 cans reduced by 70%

V = πr2h x .3 x 20

V = π x 1.31252 x 4.875 x .3 x 20

V = 26.38 x .3 x 20

V = 7.914 x 20

V = 158.28in3

FORCE CALCULATIONS

Force (F) = pressure (P) * area (A)

F = Compressed air force required to crush the can

F = 800 N

It is measured by using universal testing machine.

Pressure (P) = Pressure available from air compressor

=(5 to 8 bars)

Force required to crush a can: Experimentally it is found that the force required to crush a can is
about 800N. Bore diameter of our pneumatic cylinder = 60 mm (0.06m).
We know P=��
P = 4 � 2300� � 0.06 � (0.06) = 813458.59 N/m² ≈8 bar